Africa-Press – Namibia. Strengthening agricultural value chains, expanding access to education and developing robust, well-coordinated health response systems are among the top priorities for Aminuis constituency councillor Isando Kavari.
Aminuis, a cluster of small settlements in the remote eastern part of the Omaheke region, is home to some of the country’s finest farmers and is regarded as a source of top-quality livestock.
Apart from the Aminuis settlement itself, which serves as the administrative centre, the constituency includes two other rapidly developing growth points — Corridor 13 and Onderombapa.
Although the local economy is anchored in livestock farming and small-scale businesses, Kavari said the time is ripe to further strengthen agricultural and business value chains through training, skills development and improved market access.
He added that there is a need to diversify farming activities within the constituency and the broader Omaheke Region, noting that crop production has the potential to complement livestock farming.
“When it comes to livestock, we have recognised the importance of ensuring that our farming communities produce quality stock. We also need to host farmers’ information days to mobilise and sensitise them on market demands, including the types of rams and goats that will improve production,” he said.
While the constituency has made progress in education infrastructure and access to public schools, Kavari noted that more still needs to be done so that that all inhabitants, particularly those from marginalised communities have access to education.
Health services are another key priority. Kavari aims to ensure that the constituency’s 14 000 residents have access to uninterrupted healthcare at all growth points, including Corridor 13 and Onderombapa.
To achieve this, he said a committee will be established to work closely with his office to make certain that set objectives and deadlines in education, health and agricultural development are met. “We recently held a stakeholders’ meeting involving school authorities, including principals and management teams, where we mapped out a way forward to improve academic performance,” he added.
Aminuis is also home to the traditional seat of the Ovaherero Paramount Chief at Toasis village, situated south of Aminuis.
During the Herero and Nama War of the early 1900s, Toasis was the site of the Battle of Toasis. It was later home to Ovaherero chief Hosea Kutako. In December 2024, the site was proclaimed a national heritage location in recognition of its historical significance.
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